This well known tree is originally native to Venezuela and Brazil but widely grown throughout the tropics today and valued for the kernel of its fruit, commonly known as the cashew nut, and the cashew apple, which is attached to the actual kidney shaped fruit. The cashew apple is little known outside the tropics as it does not keep or ship well but it is sweet and juicy and often made into a delicious drink. In India, a liquor is distilled from the fermented fruits called fenny. The shell of the kidney-shaped nut contains a phenolic resin that is highly allergenic and can cause very unpleasant skin irritations that itch for days. This is eliminated by roasting the nuts. The tree also provides a number of medicinal properties. In cultivation it is best grown in a tropical climate.
Harvest your own cashews with our fresh and untreated cashew seeds for sowing!
Our seeds are of the highest quality and have been carefully selected to ensure successful germination and growth.
The cashew plant also makes a beautiful and exotic addition to any garden collection.
Origin: West Africa
Cashew Seed Germination Directions
1. Soak the cashew seeds in warm water for 24-48 hours.(ideally with a dash of 3% hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), for 24-48 hours)
2. Plant your fresh cashew seed in sandy soil. Sandy soil ensures a lack of waterlogging. Avoid clay-based soil and whatever type of soil you use; ensure that it allows for free-flowing irrigation as water-logging can damage the tree.
3. Plant your seeds 10 centimeters (3.9 in) deep to make room for the expansion of roots. Seeds will germinate between 1and 2 weeks typically. If you plant multiple trees, plant them 30 feet (9.1 m) away from each to ensure adequate room for growth.
Harvest your own cashews with our fresh and untreated cashew seeds for sowing!
Our seeds are of the highest quality and have been carefully selected to ensure successful germination and growth.
The cashew plant also makes a beautiful and exotic addition to any garden collection.
Origin: West Africa
Cashew Seed Germination Directions
1. Soak the cashew seeds in warm water for 24-48 hours.(ideally with a dash of 3% hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), for 24-48 hours)
2. Plant your fresh cashew seed in sandy soil. Sandy soil ensures a lack of waterlogging. Avoid clay-based soil and whatever type of soil you use; ensure that it allows for free-flowing irrigation as water-logging can damage the tree.
3. Plant your seeds 10 centimeters (3.9 in) deep to make room for the expansion of roots. Seeds will germinate between 1and 2 weeks typically. If you plant multiple trees, plant them 30 feet (9.1 m) away from each to ensure adequate room for growth.
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